Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
More often than not, I’ve heard survivors say they were blindsided by their loved one’s choice to take their own life. I said the same after my dad’s death. Sure, he seemed to be a little down but we never would have imagined something so extreme was on his mind. He was functioning at full capacity and never mentioned he was feeling suicidal. He had even “warned” us decades earlier as kids that there was nothing so bad in life that we would ever ...
For this week's motivational Monday, I would love for everyone to take the time to focus on their breath. Have you ever experienced panic or anxiety? I don't know anyone who hasn't. When we experience anxiety, our breath becomes shallow. The lack of oxygen to the brain, increases our heart rate which ultimately causes the panic that we experience. In that moment it can be so difficult to stop our brain from spiraling and redirect our focus ...
Guest blogger Michelle H., who lost her son to suicide, returns again this week to share about an aspect of loss we have heard many survivors talk about in group meetings: the significance of particular dates and times associated with a loved one's death. Can you relate?
How Markers of Time Evolve
I've been thinking about why the markers of time are so important to me. In the first few months, I marked the time following my son's death by days ...
This week we welcome Melissa, a sister grieving the loss of her sister AnnMarie. Since becoming a survivor I have found that suicide loss impacts every culture, every religion, and every age group. We thank Melissa for her courage to share her story. Melissa's family created a foundation in honor of AnnMarie. They are working diligently to help our youth, a population that has seen an increasing amount of suicide rates. For more information, ...
This has to be one of my favorite quotes. It grounds me, and reminds me to manage my expectations when it comes to life. It changes my view on suicide. Life is not always easy. Life is not always happy. All of these moment, rather good or bad are all a part of life. Sometimes it takes the bad to remind us of the good. This week, look at life like a piano, and remember that both the white and the black keys make music. Beautiful music. ...
